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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Mystery Of Light Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 19, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,843 views

    Scientists are baffled by the mystery of light they can study it but still don’t understand what light is. God is light according to the Bible and he’s as mysterious as light in the natural sense but like scientist we can study God and understand what lig

    Mystery of Light part 2 Thesis: Scientists are baffled by the mystery of light they can study it but still don’t understand what light is. God is light according to the Bible and he’s as mysterious as light in the natural sense but like scientist we can study God and understand what light does in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Crow avatar

    Light In A World Of Darkness

    Contributed by Richard Crow on Oct 31, 2002
    based on 387 ratings
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    In todays world of darkness, there is a need for light. Jesus is the light of the world. We need to light our world around us with His light.

    The Light in a World of Darkness John 8:12 October 27, 2002 Making decisions in the dark can lead to some regrettable consequences. Back in the days before electricity, a tightfisted old farmer was taking his hired man to task for carrying a lighted lantern when he went to call on his best girl. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus, The Light Of The World (John 8:12)

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Apr 17, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
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    Jesus is "the Light", not merely a light or another light among many lights. He is the only Light, "the True Light" (John 1:9) for the whole world.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    I Am The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by William Dority on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 17,546 views

    This message shows Jesus as the light to guide us to life eternal

    “I Am the Light of the World” John 8:12-20 Intro: Sukkot, or better known as the Feast of the Tabernacles, was completed. · This is the final feast of the year for the Hebrews, Israelites. · This feast was also called the “Feast of the Ingathering”, for it occurred after all of the crops had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffrey Hall avatar

    Congregational Candlelight Service

    Contributed by Jeffrey Hall on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,982 views

    Congregational candlelight service. Excellent symbolism. May be used for Christmas, Good Friday or Easter

    –Candlelight Service– Supplies – 3 place Candelabra (2 white, 1 red cnadle) 1 White Pastor’s Candle 2 Red Usher Candles Congregational Candles Drip Protectors -Pass out candles (no one under 6yrs) John 8:12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Light In The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,417 views

    Christmas Eve Candlelight Service message. It points people to Jesus as the Light of life.

    A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS John 8 :12 During this time in which we celebrate the physical birth of the Lord Jesus, let’s be mindful of how much brighter this world is because He came into it. Jesus declared in John 8 :12, I Am the Light of the World. He who follows Me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    I Am...the Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,450 views

    Since Jesus is the light of the world, we need to allow the light of Jesus into every area of our life (belief) and continue to walk in the light (discipleship).

    During Lent I have been addressing Jesus’ seven “I am” statements in the gospel of John, through each statement Jesus revealed a little more about who he really was, what his purpose was in coming , and how we are supposed to respond to him. In our memory verse this morning Jesus said, “I am the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Slip-Sliding Away

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Aug 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,760 views

    Recognizing divine opportunities that we would otherwise miss. How Jesus slipped away from His attackers and was hidden - and we, too, can be hidden in Christ.

    I. JOHN CHAPTER 8 REMINDS ME OF A BOOKSHELF A. Series Of Teachings By Jesus On His Identity – “I Am” Statements John 8:12 "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life." John 8:16-17 “And yet if I do judge, My judgment is true; for I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010
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    What does it mean that Jesus is the "light of the world"?

    Intro – (List of ‘Children’s questions to God’ that ends with the following one…) Dear GOD, We read Thomas Edison made light. But the Bible says You did. So I bet he stole your idea. -Sincerely, Donna This morning Jesus declares the obvious truth that a little girl ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He Who Follows

    Contributed by Christopher Hilling on Nov 14, 2010
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    Sermon by my father-in-law, J. Melvin Wentworth.

    He Who Follows John 8:12 John 8:12 -- Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life." Intro -- The game we would play -- "Follow the leader." Try to lead where it was hard. Jesus never leads that ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    I Am The Light Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,676 views

    Jesus is the light we all need to follow.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What is one thing that if we did not have it would make life very difficult to live not to mention very hard to even exist? LIGHT! • Think of how hard it would be to live if we all lived in darkness, with no access to an light of any kind. How long could we even ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Images Of Light

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Jan 12, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,569 views

    By making the claim to be the light of the world in the temple, Jesus was invoking images that we may have never thought of before. Here are the images of light that Jesus roused in the minds of His listeners.

    INTRO In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Revelation Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 21, 2008
     | 4,767 views

    Just how much does Jesus know about you and what does he do with that information? A woman and some Pharisees find out but his response is very different between those who need forgiveness and those who want it.

    In the movie "Conspiracy Theory" Mel Gibson believes that the government knows all kinds of things about him and are tracking his every move so that he doesn’t uncover some super secret plot they are trying to cover up. For most of the movie you believe that Gibson is just plan wacky but then all ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Patrick Nix avatar

    Why Jesus Came

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 1, 2010
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     | 4,284 views

    So why did Jesus come? Why the miracles? Why the cross? John 8 tells us about WHO He is and WHY He came...

    We find the "Scarlet Letter" Story... John 8:1-11 Woman caught ’red-handed’ by those that obeyed Moses’ law - asking Jesus what should be done ’cause she broke the law... (Deut 22:22 - ’put to death’) The law had convicted her & they hoped Jesus would condemn her (since they were ’too holy’ to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mirror Reflection

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 14, 2010
    based on 132 ratings
     | 81,363 views

    What image do we see when we look in the mirror? Who is that person in the reflection? As I thought about this passage I began to realize that all of us look at life in slightly different ways. We see each other through different mirrors. Updated January 2020. .

    After being away for some time on a business trip, ... Bill thought it would be nice ... to bring his wife ... a small gift. "How about some perfume?" ... Bill asked the cosmetics clerk. She showed him a bottle ... costing $60.00. "That's a bit much," he said, ... so ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican